Rf-tagged tool and method for attaching rf tags to tools

Abstract

An RF-tagged tool includes a tool; a first RF tag; and a self-adhesive silicone rubber bonding member covering at least part of the first RF tag so as to immovably affix the first RF tag to the tool. A method for attaching RF tags to tools includes fixing a tool and an RF tag by covering at least part of the RF tag with an uncured self-adhesive silicone rubber sheet; and curing the self-adhesive silicone rubber sheet to form a self-adhesive silicone rubber bonding member.

1 . An RF-tagged tool comprising:
 a tool;   a first RF tag; and   a self-adhesive silicone rubber bonding member covering at least part of the first RF tag so as to immovably affix the first RF tag to the tool.   
     
     
         2 . The RF-tagged tool of  claim 1 , wherein the self-adhesive silicone rubber bonding member comprises:
 a first bonding member wound around the tool over the first RF tag; and   a second bonding member disposed between the tool and the first RF tag.   
     
     
         3 . The RF-tagged tool of  claim 2 , wherein the first RF tag is enveloped by at least the first bonding member of the first and second bonding members, wherein the first RF tag is completely separated from the tool. 
     
     
         4 . The RF-tagged tool of  claim 1 , further comprising a second RF tag, wherein the first RF tag has a first radio wave transmission direction, and the second RF tag has a second radio wave transmission direction different from the first radio wave transmission direction. 
     
     
         5 . A method for attaching RF tags to tools, comprising:
 fixing a tool and an RF tag by covering at least part of the RF tag with an uncured self-adhesive silicone rubber sheet; and   curing the self-adhesive silicone rubber sheet to form a self-adhesive silicone rubber bonding member.   
     
     
         6 . The method for attaching RF tags to tools of  claim 5 , wherein the fixing comprises:
 securing the tool and the RF tag together by disposing a first uncured self-adhesive silicone rubber sheet of the uncured self-adhesive silicone rubber sheet between the tool and the RF tag; and   winding a second uncured self-adhesive silicone rubber sheet of the uncured self-adhesive silicone rubber sheet around the tool over the RF tag.   
     
     
         7 . The method for attaching RF tags to tools of  claim 6 , wherein each of the first and the second uncured self-adhesive silicone rubber sheets is a same single uncured self-adhesive silicone rubber sheet. 
     
     
         8 . The method for attaching RF tags to tools of  claim 5 , wherein the RF tag each having a different radio wave transmission direction are attached to the tool. 
     
     
         9 . The method for attaching RF tags to tools of claim  5 , wherein the uncured self-adhesive silicone rubber sheet has a tape shape. 
     
     
         10 . The method for attaching RF tags to tools of  claim 5 , wherein the uncured self-adhesive silicone rubber sheet has a thickness of 0.2 mm-10.0 mm. 
     
     
         11 . The method for attaching RF tags to tools of  claim 5 , wherein the uncured self-adhesive silicone rubber sheet comprises organopolysiloxane. 
     
     
         12 . The method for attaching RF tags to tools of  claim 6 , further comprising pressing the second uncured self-adhesive silicone rubber sheet on the tool after winding and removing a void between any of the second uncured self-adhesive silicone rubber sheet, the RF tag and the tool. 
     
     
         13 . The method for attaching RF tags to tools of  claim 6 , wherein winding the second uncured self-adhesive silicone rubber sheet of the uncured self-adhesive silicone rubber sheet around the tool over the RF tag includes winding the second uncured self-adhesive silicone rubber sheet around the periphery of the tool and the RF tag by a length larger than the length of one round. 
     
     
         14 . The method for attaching RF tags to tools of  claim 6 , wherein the curing is carried out at a temperature ranging from 15° C.-35° C. 
     
     
         15 . The RF-tagged tool of  claim 1 , wherein the self-adhesive silicone rubber bonding member covers a surface of the RF tag other than a contact surface between the tool and the RF tag. 
     
     
         16 . The RF-tagged tool of  claim 15 , wherein the contact surface of the RF tag and the tool is in contact and no void space is present in between the RF tag and the tool. 
     
     
         17 . The RF-tagged tool of  claim 1 , wherein the self-adhesive silicone rubber is transparent or translucent.